ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Mr. Carter has been recently started on an antibiotic, and has developed a rash and pruritis. You suspect an allergic reaction and immediately assess him for other more serious symptoms. What question would be most important to ask Mr. Carter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty breathing may indicate anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A patient at a rehabilitation center is prescribed erythromycin. The nurse is reviewing the patient's medication list, checking to see if there are medications that should not be taken with this antibiotic. One medication is found. What medication should not be taken with erythromycin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erythromycin inhibits lovastatin metabolism via CYP3A4, increasing the risk of statin-related side effects like rhabdomyolysis.
Question 3 of 5
Mrs. Oza, age 69, has hypertension and has one functioning kidney. She loves chocolates and enjoys an alcoholic beverage twice a week. Her hobby is gardening and she goes for long walks despite having arthritis. Which one of the following pieces of information is likely to have the greatest significance if she is prescribed vancomycin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: One functioning kidney increases the risk of vancomycin nephrotoxicity, requiring careful dosing and monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about vancomycin with a client who has an infection. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vancomycin can cause ototoxicity, manifesting as changes in hearing, which should be reported promptly to the healthcare provider.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client to the acute care floor with methicillin-resistant S. aureus. The nurse would expect the physician to order which of the following medications for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vancomycin is the drug of choice for MRSA due to its effectiveness against resistant strains.